JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs Reaction Audio PV-15X

Last updated: October 21, 2026

Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used. Used, the JTR Speakers Captivator S2 is the better pick: it ranks #9 of 143 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 4.5/5), against #22 (rated 4.4/5) for the Reaction Audio PV-15X. If you want one new, the JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter PRO ranks #1 at $4,499.

JTR Speakers Captivator S2 vs Reaction Audio PV-15X

Buy the JTR Speakers Captivator S2 only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, start with the JTR Speakers Orbit Shifter PRO instead.

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Specifications Side By Side

JTR Speakers Captivator S2 Reaction Audio PV-15X
Price$3,995 Discontinued$1,999 Passive, Discontinued
Ranked#9 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)#22 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)
Enclosuresealedported, rear
Output SPL at 10 Hz100.3 dB-
Output SPL at 12.5 Hz103.3 dB-
Output SPL at 15 Hz108.7 dB105.3 dB
Output SPL at 20 Hz115.1 dB111.3 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz119.7 dB116.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz124.8 dB119.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz129.3 dB125.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz130.3 dB126.8 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz129.4 dB126.1 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz128.5 dB126.5 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz128.1 dB126.4 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz128.0 dB126.1 dB
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)129.4 dB126.2 dB
Dimensions40”H x 21”W x 18”D (1016.0 x 533.4 x 457.2 mm)18”H x 22”W x 29”D (457.2 x 558.8 x 736.6 mm)
Weight220 lbs (99.8 kg)149.9 lbs (68 kg)
Warranty5/3-
CountryUnited States-
Measurement SourceData-bassData-bass
Drivers2x 18” (457mm) drivers15” (381mm) driver
InputsXLR (balanced), RCA-
XLR InputYes-
RCA InputYes-
TRS InputNo-
Optical InputNo-
Coaxial InputNo-
USB InputNo-
HDMI InputNo-
AES InputNo-
Aux InputNo-
Passive-Yes

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